{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/29","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T11:28:02.582Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":29,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":28,"nextChapter":30,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":27},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"When just men increase, the people shall rejoice: when the wicked shall bear rule, the people shall mourn. "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: but he that maintaineth bar lots, shall squander away his substance. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"A just king setteth up the land: a covetous man shall destroy it. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A man that speaketh to his friend with flattering and dissembling words, spreadeth a net for his feet. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"A snare shall entangle the wicked man when he sinneth: and the just shall praise and rejoice. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"The just taketh notice of the cause of the poor: the wicked is void of knowledge. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Corrupt men bring a city to ruin: but wise men turn away wrath. "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"If a wise man contend with a fool, whether he be angry or laugh, he shall find no rest. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"A fool uttereth all his mind: a wise man deferreth, and keepeth it till afterwards. "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both. "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. "},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed. "},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. "},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment. "},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn. "},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin. "},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"Humiliation followeth the proud: and glory shall uphold the humble of spirit. "},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"He that is partaker with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth one putting him to his oath, and discovereth not. "},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"He that feareth man, shall quickly fall: he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be set on high. "},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord. "},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 29 (DRB)","markdown":"[Proverbs 29](https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/29)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/proverbs/29 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}